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A lovely place to start
STL combines the geometry. For two colours, inspect the raised-text layer and add a filament change in your slicer.
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Open the file in your slicer, check the scale and thin details, then choose settings for your printer and material.
Make a name that is easy to keep
Little Things makes a personal charm with lettering, a supporting base and a ring connection. Try a flowing name, a simple tag or a two-line keepsake. A short name is a useful first experiment because it leaves room to inspect each stroke and the attachment. Think about where the finished object will live: a bag label can be larger than something carried in a pocket. The workshop generates a file in your browser; it does not print, ship or attach a metal ring for you.
Choose the base before adding detail
A contour base follows the letters, while a rounded rectangle gives the name a regular backing. Oval and hexagonal options leave a different amount of space around the same text. Script fonts can have long flourishes and very thin joins, so inspect the underside as well as the front. All dots and disconnected letter details need supporting material. If you want two lines, begin with brief wording. The two-line preset uses smaller lettering to keep its default width below 100 mm rather than turning a keepsake into a desk sign.
Read width as well as letter height
The height control does not set a fixed overall keychain width. Each character has a different advance, and a longer second line may determine the complete footprint. Compare a short name with the longest name you intend to make. Check the dimensions under the preview after changing fonts, outlines or decorations. Scaling an STL to fit a bed also shrinks the ring opening and the base thickness. It is often better to shorten the wording or reduce letter height inside the editor while keeping the attachment geometry intact.
Plan one colour change deliberately
Raised lettering sits above the base and can suit a filament change at a selected layer. Begin with a 0.2 mm layer height on a typical 0.4 mm nozzle, then inspect where the base ends in the actual sliced preview. Do not calculate a change from nominal heights alone, because first-layer and variable-layer settings can differ. STL stores the combined shape without filament colours. The preview palette helps you imagine a result but does not program a printer. Make a small trial before repeating a name in your chosen material.
Look closely at the ring and strokes
The connection to the ring is more important than a smooth shaded screenshot. Check that the sliced base remains continuous into the attachment and that narrow script strokes produce real paths. Three walls are a reasonable starting experiment for the base, subject to its dimensions and your profile. Thin-feature warnings call attention to areas that deserve inspection; they are not a strength test. Avoid treating the charm as a load-bearing attachment, pet identification guarantee or a safe small object for a young child. Assess its intended use separately.
Keep a reproducible little recipe
Save the settings in My makes after checking spelling and size. The saved design remains on the current device, so keep your own notes if it matters. If a name breaks into fragile details, try a bolder font before adding more decoration. If corners lift, review adhesion and cooling with a small sample. For a list of names, the free batch workshop can preview the first three rows; full batch download is unavailable while billing is off. Use the single-model editor for each personal STL and inspect every changed name rather than assuming one good sample validates them all.
Frequently asked questions
Will all names have the same width?
No. Width depends on the font, characters and optional second line. Read the generated model dimensions after each change.
Does the STL contain two filament colours?
No. STL stores geometry only. Suitable raised lettering can use a filament change that you configure and verify in the slicer.
Why is my script name fragile?
Fine strokes, flourishes and small joins may be too narrow for your nozzle or intended handling. Enlarge them or choose a bolder font and test a sample.
Can I sell the printed charms on the free plan?
The free workshop offers a personal-use licence for projects and gifts. Commercial licences are not available while billing is off.
Keep making
01. Pick a starting point
Choose a style in Design, then explore the details. The preview updates as you create. Undo and redo let you try a different direction.
02. Make it yours
Explore Decorate for little motifs or your own SVG. Move, rotate, raise or engrave the details. Add your words and mix a colour palette. Preview colours are inspiration; STL files contain geometry only.
03. Bring it to life
Save your settings to My makes or download an STL. Check scale, supports and small details in your slicer. Read the printing guides →